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Foam Packaging Applications for the Automotive Industry

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In the fast-paced, complex world of automotive manufacturing and distribution, ensuring safe transport is crucial to save time and money. From delicate sensors and painted accessories to heavy ...

How to Choose the Right Foam Packaging Type

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Choosing the wrong packaging often results in more shifting during transit and less cushion — meaning your products may get damaged along the way. But choosing the right foam packaging results in ...

Foam Packaging Applications for the Medical Industry

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Shipping products, parts, biomaterials or biological materials for the medical industry comes with unique considerations and requirements. In many cases, it’s not enough for something to simply ...

Can Packing Foam Be Recycled?

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As companies define their internal sustainability strategy, they also look to their partners to see how their strategies align. As a custom protective packaging company, we often get one question ...

Foam Packaging Applications for Cold Storage

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Finding a great packaging material for cold storage is essential for keeping items at the proper temperature during delivery. Keeping goods temperature-stable ensures that products arrive safely, ...

What is Foam Lamination?

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One of the most popular - and effective - ways of changing how packaging foam looks and performs is through lamination. But what is foam lamination, exactly? Our team at Foam Industries is here to ...

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How to Impress with Custom Wood Fabrication

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If you want to elevate your branding and marketing kit to the next level for an incredible unboxing experience, a bespoke wood fabricated box is the way to go. Wood creates a timeless and ...

What is a Cushioning Curve?

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If you’re involved with designing or procuring packaging, you probably know about cushioning curves - but if you’re like most people in this industry, that’s where your knowledge ends. Many people ...

Case Study: Making Waves for Lightning Kayaks

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Lightning Kayaks was in a boatload of trouble. Their premium, 95-pound kayaks needed a safe way to travel from the manufacturer to their stores efficiently and damage-free. At first, they planned on ...

XLPE vs PE vs EPE Foam: Which One is Better?

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When choosing a foam for your packaging application, we often get the question: Which one is the best? “Best” is subjective, of course, and it also depends on your specific application. However, ...

What is the Difference Between EVA Foam and Polyurethane Foam?

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With so many foam types, it can be hard to choose the right one for your needs. EVA and polyurethane are two common types of foam. But these two types of foam are often like comparing apples to ...

What is Foam Tensile Strength?

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How far can you stretch before you snap? Only you can answer that question — but when it comes to foam, we can answer that question. Tensile strength is one of the most important features to look for ...

Foam Packaging Profiles 101

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Foam packaging guards your products during transit, to ensure they reach their destination unscathed. But how they protect starts with their shape. In this article, we’ll go back to basics to dive ...

How Much Does My Foam Part Weigh?

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When production is getting planned for a brand-new product, the shipping weight is usually needed before the part is complete. Not only does the part have weight, but the packaging does as well. ...

Reducing the Impact of Returns on Your Bottom Line

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Where there’s online shopping, there’s nearly instant gratification: and a nearly instant bitter sting of disappointment if that product has to be returned. Returned products can have a large ...